Model theory

Throughout the years, many theories have been developed to explain criminal behavior. Some of those theories were uncommon, while other theories evolved with time, and are still being explored and used today(Bohm & Vogel, 2011). In the past, theories were mainly explored individually, today criminologists seek to find the best solutions to crime as they explore a combination of theories. An integrated theory is a theory that combines theories or concepts from the same or different disciplines.…

What’s the relationship between theories and the world to which theories meant to apply? Are there ultimate truth which can be obtained through a series of scientific validation and falsification? Is critical relativism appropriate for scientific research (marketing or consumer research in particular)? Those are some critical questions raised by this week’s readings that centered on the topic of rationality and relativism. Several authors provide different insights on answering those above…

Dima Assessment Game Theory The Cournot model of oligopoly assumes that rival firms produce a homogenous product, and each attempts to maximize profits by choosing how much to produce. All firms choose output (quantity) simultaneously. The basic Cournot assumption is that each firm chooses its quantity, taking as given the quantity of its rivals. The resulting equilibrium is a Nash equilibrium in quantities, called a Cournot (Nash) equilibrium (OECD, Glossary of Statistical Terms,…

this is the first time I heard about the Toulmin model, the information resources helped me to understand how this model works. The Toulmin Model constructs or analyzes a persuasive argument. Its name provides from its creator Stephen Toulmin. The Toulmin Method breaks an argument into six essential parts (claim, evidence, warrant, backing, rebuttal, and qualifier) that weight and support points for both for and against the argument. The Toulmin Model provides an excellent method for analyzing…

strategies based on knowledge and understanding gained from your readings about organization. What components of the discipline would be essential? • What theory/theories (Organization) would you personally select as your guide/framework to re-establish credibility for you organization? Provide the major tenets and characteristic of that theory to support your re-organization. (Please include appropriate citations) • What would be your argument/rationale…

The Dynamic Trade-Off Theory Dynamic trade-off theory was developed by Fischer, Heinkel and Zechner on 1989, they were the one of the first to develop a model in, which the companies may diverge from the optimal capital structure. Within the last ten years, many companies were unsatisfied with the static trade-off model, which lead to many contributions to dynamic trade-off theory. Dynamic trade-off theory treats companies’ capital structure as a continuous decision…

People confuse theories with laws in science all the time. An accepted scientific theory does not need to be a law to be considered truthful. A scientific law, on the other hand is in itself a theory that has gain more universal acceptance. However, a scientific law can, even though rarely, be changed if new information is acquired. The problem is when people believe that because theories and very few times laws are reconsidered and changed they should always look science with skepticism, but…

disorder has different explanations within the six theoretical models. The first theoretical model is the biological theory of substance abuse. The biological theory…

2. What are the different theories and models described in the chapter and how do you identify their differences? The different theories and models described in the chapter are Social Cognitive Theory, Transtheroetical Model of Behavior Change, Health Belief Model, and Theory of Planned Behavior. You can identify their differences by * Social Cognitive Theory: Individuals model their behaviors based upon their surroundings. Not only are individuals a a result of their surroundings, they help…

How I Got Here through a criminological angle. I shall summarize Medina’s story, present a simplistic format of the theories I believe were in play in her story, and then connect those theories with her story. Additionally, I want to note that I will only disclose the theories that I consider to have been the most prominent in Medina’s story, since, there is a large number of theories that can rationalize what happened; but perhaps not as apparent. Brenda Medina’s story prior to the arrest…